2013 mercedes-benz e-class Model Overview

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The Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers a wide array of options from coupe to convertible, fuel conscious to speed demon, and a plethora of interior and exterior options. The overall price tag is high, especially for higher performance models, but the build quality is difficult to beat. Overall, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers everything except affordability.

Exterior

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available as a sedan, coupe, wagon, or convertible. With that amount of options, the exterior varies between each model. Between all the models, the exterior design is sleek and attractive. The E300, E350, and E400 models all feature 17-inch alloy wheels, a sunroof, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and auto-dimming side mirrors. They also feature automatic headlights, LED running lights, and a powered liftgate for the wagon models. The E350 Cabriolet gets a powered-folding roof.

The E550 adds larger 18-inch wheels, and the coupe model receives the addition of a sport body kit for an attractive and sporty facelift. Options come in packages, and with premium pack one, the exteriors receive a rearview camera. The second premium options package will add adaptive bi-xenon headlights with integrated headlamp washers and automated high beams. Standalone exterior options include a panoramic sunroof. The E63 AMG comes standard with headlight washers, unique exterior trim, and the wagon version receives a panoramic sunroof. Standalone options for the E63 AMG include 19-inch forged alloy wheels and carbon-fiber trim.

Exteriors come in twelve paint options, which are all neutral in tone. Overall, the designs are plentiful, but similar. The large list of options can become expensive, but the overall value is evident in the exterior.

Interior & Cargo

The interior of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes standard with vinyl upholstery with leatherette and leather options, 10-way powered driver’s seat, ten-way powered passenger seat, and cruise control. Leather and leatherette coloring comes in almond/beige, almond/back, ash, and black. All models feature dual-zone climate control, interior charcoal air filtration system, and memory functions. Overall, the interior design is attractive, and the use of wood trim throughout adds to the overall quality of the interior.

The E350, E350 Bluetec, and E400 Hybrid come equipped with lumbar support adjustable seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and the COMAND electronic interface system. Also standard is Mercedes’ mbrace telematics system, and an eight-speaker audio system with AM/FM/CD radio and MP3 playback. The stereo also includes auxiliary jack for MP3 player integration, and the CD player is a six-disc changer. For the E350 wagon, there is an added reserved seating third row, which allows for seating up to eight passengers. The E350 coupe features heated seats and leather upholstery. The E63 AMG provides a unique interior trim, which includes most of the better options.

As mentioned before, many of the optional features come together as packages. With the first options package, the E-Class receives heated seats, rear window shade, and a 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. For the E550, the first package also adds ventilated front seats. The second options package adds interior features such as keyless ignition, blind spot monitoring, and the availability of adaptive cruise control. Standalone options include heated seats for the E350, heated steering wheel, rear-seat entertainment package, and a 14-speaker Bang Olufsen surround sound system.

Safety

The E-Class comes standard with emergency braking assist, anti-lock brakes, traction control, and stability control. Airbags include front side airbags, front pelvic airbags, side curtain airbags, and a knee airbag for the driver’s seat. The passenger seat includes a passenger detection senor that moderates the airbags deployment. Other standard safety features include the Mercedes-Benz mbrace emergency telematics service, drowsy driver alert, and automatic rollover hoops for the Cabriolet models.

Other standard safety features include PARKTRONIC parking guidance, night view assistance, tire pressure monitoring, and a post-collision safety system. Headlights include auto-off technology and run in the daytime for improved visibility. The mirrors include turn signal lights, and the brakes have drying technology included.

During crash testing conducted by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class received five out of five stars for rollover resistance, which is impressive in its class. Optional safety features come in a Lane Tracking package, which includes blind-spot detection and lane departure warning system. A driver assistance package adds adaptive cruise control, which includes advanced lane departure warning. Rear-side airbags are an available standalone option.

Driving Experience

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 comes standard with a 3.5-liter, V-6 engine that produces 302 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. All models feature the seven-speed, automatic transmission except the E63 AMG. All models also come standard as rear-wheel drive except for the wagons, which have four-wheel drive, which is an available option for sedans. The E350 accelerates at a rate of zero to 60 mph in about 6.5 seconds, which isn’t especially fast or slow. Estimated fuel economy is 20/30 mpg city/highway, and only drop slightly for all-wheel drive models.

The E400 comes with the same gasoline engine and adds an electric motor with 27 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque, and it is only available as rear-wheel drive. Estimated fuel economy is 24/31 mpg city/highway. For the E350 Bluetec, Mercedes adds a turbodiesel, 3.0-liter, V-6 engine that produces 210 horsepower. The E550 receives a larger twin-turbo, 407 horsepower, 4.7-liter, V-8 engine that produces 443 lb-ft of torque. The 4.7-liter engine accelerates to 60 miles an hour in just more than five seconds. The E63 AMG model receives a 518-hp, 5.5-liter, V-8 engine that makes 516 lb-ft of torque.

Overall, ride and handling are extremely impressive for the E-Class. The large amount of engine choices welcomes both practical drivers and speed junkies. Granted, fuel economy suffers for more power, but the twin-turbo, diesel engine makes up for this by meeting in the middle.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Pricing

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

$51,000

Certified Pre Owned Pricewhat is this?

$24,900

Certified Pre-Owned Price is the approximate price a consumer can expect to pay at a dealership for a used vehicle that has passed the manufacturer's certification process. This price applies only to vehicles covered under an automaker's CPO program, not to a dealership's own "certified" used price.

Recalls

If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

Recall Date

2015-02-13

Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 E350 Sedan, E350 4Matic Sedan, E350 4Matic Station Wagon, E400 Hybrid Sedan, CLS 550 CGI, and CLS550 4Matic, 2013-2014 E550 4Matic Sedan, 2013 E63 Sedan, E63 Station Wagon and CLS63, 2014-2015 CLS63 4Matic, E63 4Matic Sedan, E63 4Matic Sedan "S", and E63 4Matic Station Wagon, 2015 CLS400, 2015 E400 Sedan, E400 4Matic Sedan and CLS400 4Matic and 2014 CLS63 "S". The affected vehicles have a rubber seal at the back of the engine bay that may temporarily stick to the hood when it is opened and then may fall into the engine bay when the hood is closed.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will attach four additional retaining clips to the rubber seal, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-201-573-5339. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015020001.

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